Events

The Garden Team are busy preparing the lawns and borders ahead of winter. We asked Head Gardener James Cross for his advice on getting your garden ready ahead of the coldest months of the year.

A stunning new sculpture trail in the atmospheric Gardens of The Bishop’s Palace.

A fun four-week course, giving you the chance to create beautiful handmade Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

The Somerset Poppies is a public installation of artificial poppies, to be displayed at The Bishop’s Palace in November, representing the county’s World War One losses.

A creative course to get you started with surface embroidery

Join us in the Conference Room of The Bishop’s Palace for this special book signing and ‘meet the author’ event.

An introduction to the craft of candle making - melt, blend and hand-pour your own candles.

*Fully booked - contact 01749 988111 ext 200 to be added to the waiting list* 

Pop into the Stable Yard Room on Saturday 1st December try your hand at some crafty activities making items for the Palace Christmas tree, and raise funds for the charity Mind.

Christmas Lunches at The Bishop’s Table are open for booking.

From 7th-9th December, as part of the “Christmas at the Palace” event, A Winter Flower Festival, showcasing the NAFAS South West Area Competitions will take place at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells.

Each weekend during Christmas at the Palace (8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd Dec) Father Christmas will take up residence in the Long Gallery, along with his wife Mother Christmas!

Join us at The Bishop’s Palace this December for a fortnight of festivities celebrating the magic of the season.

Each weekend during Christmas at the Palace (8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd Dec) Father Christmas will take up residence in the Long Gallery, along with his wife Mother Christmas! 

Get into the spring spirit and learn how to paint a spring hare!

Join us for this workshop making a snood using local hand-dyed wool.